Dear Paris,
Paris' new grey parrot I realize that you have already chosen a new BFF and I was never possibly going to be a contender anyway. But Girlfriend, you have GOT to call me. That parrot isn’t a plaything.  I know you were smitten by Joey McFarland’s parrot, Smokey.  And I understand that meeting an amazing grey parrot makes you want to rush

Friday’s Favorite Feathers
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Other great video sent to me for our enjoyment by Niall Kelly.  Suddenly really glad I’m not “married” to a parrot. ©2009 Heckled By Parrots. All Rights Reserved..

Friday’s Favorite Feathers
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Sent to me for our enjoyment by Niall Kelly. Thanks!! ©2009 Heckled By Parrots. All Rights Reserved..

What Ty Says
What's up, Grey Bird? I’m feeling a little bad that Ty only has a cameo in my memoir Lift. I know he deserves his own tale, a funny and heartwarming story about how to laugh at yourself and live large. This wasn’t his book, it was Anakin’s, but maybe another time. I was thinking this morning about all of the things he says that mark our time and joys togeth

Oh Martha!
From Martha Stewart Weddings I realize this isn’t Martha Stewart’s direct doing. A good CEO delegates, but delegates to people who are considered a direct extension of “the boss.” So I can still say, “Oh, Martha! What were you thinking??” An